Dermatitis
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen Dermatitis (eczema) refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders that share similarities in clinical appearance and histopathologic findings, but may have very different etiologies….
Bacterial Infections
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen Most common bacterial skin infections are caused by coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Before the widespread availability of antibiotics, many common…
Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Diseases
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen Psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, and lichen planus are diseases that present with papulosquamous lesions (scaly papules and plaques). Although these diseases may have…
Viral Infections of the Skin
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen Despite all the advances in antiviral therapy and the body’s efficient immune system, the viruses that cause common skin infections continue to evade complete…
Dermatologic Procedures
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen This chapter focuses on the most common procedures in dermatology that include biopsy techniques as well as surgical procedures for removal of benign and…
Principles of Diagnosis
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen Diagnosis of cutaneous disorders can be done using 2 different methods: (1) visual pattern recognition, a rapid, intuitive, nonanalytic method, or (2) an analytic…
Diagnostic Procedures
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen A few simple diagnostic skin procedures such as potassium hydroxide (KOH) examinations, Tzanck smears, and scrapings for scabies can be valuable tests to confirm…
Principles of Management
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen Most common skin disorders can be treated with a formulary of cost-effective, widely available topical and oral products. Topical medications are effective for most…
History and Physical Examination of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Print Section Listen There is no more difficult art to acquire than the art of observation, and for some men it is quite as difficult to record an observation in…
Structure and Functions of the Skin
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER Print Section Listen The skin is the site of many complex and dynamic processes as demonstrated in Figure 1-1 and Table 1-1. These processes include barrier and…
